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- Page 1 Serial↔WLAN Converter CSW-H85K User’s Manual Version 1.6 Sollae Systems Co., Ltd. http://www.ezTCP.com...
- Page 2 CSW-H85K User’s Manual Ver. 1.6 This symbol, found on your product or on its packaging, indicates that this product should not be treated as household waste when you wish to dispose of it. Instead, it should be handed over to an applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
CSW-H85K User’s Manual Ver. 1.6 Contents Overview ..........................- 5 - 1.1 Overview ................................- 5 - 1.2 Features .................................. - 5 - 1.3 Application Examples ............................- 6 - 1.4 Components ................................. - 7 - 1.5 Specification ................................. - 8 - 1.5.1... - Page 4 CSW-H85K User’s Manual Ver. 1.6 3.3 WEB Configuration ............................- 29 - Operation Modes ........................ - 31 - 4.1 What is the Operation Mode? ........................- 31 - 4.2 Changing modes ............................. - 31 - 4.3 Comparison with each mode ........................- 32 - 4.4 Normal mode ..............................
- Page 5 CSW-H85K User’s Manual Ver. 1.6 7.1 Security ................................- 58 - 7.1.1 Access Restriction (ezTCP Firewall) ....................- 58 - 7.1.2 Setting Password ............................ - 58 - 7.1.3 Using WEP ..............................- 59 - 7.1.4 Using WPA-PSK ............................- 59 - 7.1.5...
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Page 6: Overview
It is broadly used in the world due to its simple process whilst it has disadvantages such as distance limitation and high installation/maintenance cost. CSW-H85K is a converter enabling serial devices to support TCP/IP communication through wireless LAN. It carries out the converting process with TCP/IP protocol, so that facilitate remote control and monitoring system. -
Page 7: Application Examples
CSW-H85K User’s Manual Ver. 1.6 1.3 Application Examples 1:1 network with a PC Figure 1-1 1:1 network with a PC 1:1 network with a PC through an AP Figure 1-2 1:1 network with a PC through an AP ... -
Page 8: Components
CSW-H85K User’s Manual Ver. 1.6 1.4 Components CSW-H85K’s body 2dBi dipole antenna CD, including utilities and documents (option) DC 5V power adapter (option) RS232 cable (option) - 7 - http://www.ezTCP.com... -
Page 9: Specification
CSW-H85K User’s Manual Ver. 1.6 1.5 Specification 1.5.1 Hardware Input Voltage DC 5V (±0.5V) Power Current typically 260mA Dimension 88.5㎜ x 57㎜ x 23㎜ (without an antenna) Weight About 64g (without an antenna) Serial 1 x RS232 / 422/ 485 (Baud Rate: 300bps ~ 230,400bps) Interface 2dBi external antenna (IEEE 802.11b/g) -
Page 10: Dimensions
CSW-H85K User’s Manual Ver. 1.6 1.6 Dimensions Figure 1-4 dimensions Dimensions may vary according to a method of measurement. - 9 - http://www.ezTCP.com... -
Page 11: Interface
Pannel Layout Figure 1-5 panel layout 1.7.2 Wireless LAN Interface CSW-H85K is embedded with a wireless LAN module. An SMA connector is interfaced for an external antenna. 1.7.3 Serial Interface CSW-H85K has D-SUB 9 pin male connector for connecting serial devices. - Page 12 CSW-H85K User’s Manual Ver. 1.6 Pin Assignment in RS232 Number Name Description level type Etc. Data Carrier Detect RS232 Receive Data RS232 required Transmit Data RS232 required Data Terminal Ready RS232 optional (always output active signal) Ground Ground required...
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Page 13: Power
Note that the duration of [Stop bit] will be not 2 bits but 1.5 bits, if you set [Data bit] to 5. 1.7.4 Power CSW-H85K requires DC5V power supply whose specification is as follows: Figure 1-7 power connector - 12 - http://www.ezTCP.com... -
Page 14: Etc
CSW-H85K User’s Manual Ver. 1.6 1.8 ETC. 1.8.1 LED indicators There are 5 LED indicators on the top panel operating as follows: Mode Name Color Status Description Common Supplying the power Yellow Blinks Receiving data from the WLAN Green Blinks... -
Page 15: Function Button
There is a function button on the side. Pressing this button changes the operation mode to Serial Configuration mode. Figure 1-8 function button 1.8.3 Function Switch You can change the operation mode to Serial Configuration mode or make CSW-H85K operate in Wireless RSSI mode by clicking this switch. Mode Setting Normal mode... -
Page 16: Installation And Test
CSW-H85K User’s Manual Ver. 1.6 Installation and Test 2.1 WLAN Overview CSW-H85K supports IEEE802.11b/g. IEEE802.11 standard that is called Wi-Fi has two network topologies, Infrastructure and Ad-hoc mode. For security, CSW-H85K supports WEP, WPA-PSK and WPA2-PSK. 2.1.1 WLAN mode: Infrastructure... -
Page 17: Wlan Mode: Ad-Hoc
CSW-H85K User’s Manual Ver. 1.6 2.1.2 WLAN mode: Ad-hoc Wireless LAN stations communicate each other without an AP in this mode. Therefore, you can easily make this network. It is suitable for the situation when there is no wired LAN requirement on a small-scale network. -
Page 18: Wlan Mode: Soft Ap
Ad- hoc function. CSW-H85K supports Soft AP function. While operating in this function, it has 10.1.0.1 as its IP address and assigns an IP address of 10.X.X.X to each of clients. (A simple DHCP... -
Page 19: Key Terms
SSID to communicate in the network. In the case of infrastructure mode, you have to set the same SSID with the AP to CSW-H85K. Otherwise, it will not communicate at all. The maximum length of this parameter is 31 bytes and the default is “sollae”. -
Page 20: Installation
CSW-H85K User’s Manual Ver. 1.6 2.2 Installation Before testing CSW-H85K, make sure that a connection between your PC and CSW-H85K is established via Serial and wireless LAN. This section is an example which is based on Infrastructure mode. Figure 2-7 WLAN and RS232 connection with a laptop 2.2.1... - Page 21 CSW-H85K User’s Manual Ver. 1.6 ④ Configuring Wireless LAN Parameters Set the same SSID and security options on the [Wireless LAN] tab. Figure 2-9 an example for setting WLAN parameters - 20 - http://www.ezTCP.com...
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Page 22: Setting Network Area
CSW-H85K User’s Manual Ver. 1.6 2.2.2 Setting Network Area This procedure should be followed to make CSW-H85K and your PC located on the same network for a TCP connection. PC settings Add or change the IP address of the network adapter on your PC like following. - Page 23 CSW-H85K as a configuration tool. This software is easy to use and does not need installation since it operates on MS Windows. First, search CSW-H85K via serial port. For test run, set all the values of parameters to the factory default.
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Page 24: Simple Test
③ Click the [Connect] button. (In the case of TCP Server, it will be the [Listen] button.) Opening RS232 Port Figure 2-12 opening COM Port ④ Select COM port where CSW-H85K is being connected. ⑤ Make sure that all the parameters are the same with CSW-H85K. ⑥ Press the [Open] button. - 23 - http://www.ezTCP.com... - Page 25 CSW-H85K User’s Manual Ver. 1.6 Confirm the TCP Connection and COM port status Figure 2-13 TCP connection message ⑦ Check the message if the TCP connection has been established well. Figure 2-14 COM Port open message ⑧ Check the message if the COM port has been opened.
- Page 26 CSW-H85K User’s Manual Ver. 1.6 Data transmission test Figure 2-15 successful data transmission ⑨ Click [Send data] on the LAN side. ⑩ Check the data from ⑨ has been shown. Figure 2-16 WLAN → RS232 ⑪ Press [Send data] on the RS232 side.
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Page 27: Configuration
Configuration via Serial Requirements Make sure the connection between your PC and CSW-H85K using RS232 cross cable. To use this, CSW-H85K has to be operating in the Serial Configuration mode. Note that the function switch should be placed at the middle (RUN) to operate in ... -
Page 28: Configuration Via Wlan
CSW-H85K User’s Manual Ver. 1.6 3.1.2 Configuration via WLAN If CSW-H85K is connected with your PC on wireless LAN, you can search and configure CSW-H85K with [MAC Address] and [IP Address] tab on ezManager. Requirements CSW-H85K has to be connected to PC on the same network. Connect it to wireless network, using Ad-hoc, Infrastructure or Soft AP mode. -
Page 29: At Command
Requirements Make sure the connection between your PC and CSW-H85K using RS232 cross cable. To use this mode, CSW-H85K has to be set to [AT command] mode on ezManager. Figure 3-3 setting the communication mode to the AT command ... -
Page 30: Web Configuration
CSW-H85K User’s Manual Ver. 1.6 3.3 WEB Configuration Use a WEB browser for configuration. Requirements Product should be operated in Serial Configuration mode, activating background Soft AP function. A WEB browser and Wireless LAN adaptor are required on your PC. - Page 31 CSW-H85K User’s Manual Ver. 1.6 Available settings Items Available parameters Network IP Setting (Static / DHCP), IP Address, Subnet Mask and Gateway TCP connection WLAN Topology, Channel, SSID and Security Settings Option Comment and Admin Password etc. Reboot Table 3-2 available settings by WEB configuration - 30 - http://www.ezTCP.com...
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Page 32: Operation Modes
CSW-H85K User’s Manual Ver. 1.6 Operation Modes 4.1 What is the Operation Mode? Each of three operation modes is defined for specific purpose as follows: Normal mode This mode is for normal data communication and there are 4 different connection modes. -
Page 33: Comparison With Each Mode
Soft AP required required optional not available Table 4-3 comparison of WLAN mode 2 Soft AP is automatically activated on the background when CSW-H85K is in Serial Configuration mode with SSID of “cfg_[MAC Address]” format. - 32 - http://www.ezTCP.com... -
Page 34: Communication Mode
CSW-H85K User’s Manual Ver. 1.6 4.4.2 Communication mode In normal mode, there are four types of connection to communicate with a remote host. Mode Description TCP Server Wait connection request from TCP clients (Passive Connection) TCP Client Send connection request to a TCP server (Active Connection) -
Page 35: Serial Configuration Mode
4.5.2 Revoking Serurity Options CSW-H85K offers strong for security like filtering with password or MAC and IP addresses. In the Serial Configuration mode, you can revoke all of these options. When you forget the password, enter this mode to change or delete it. -
Page 36: Communication Modes
Communication Modes 5.1 TCP Server In this mode, CSW-H85K listens to a TCP connection request from remote hosts. Once a host tries connecting to CSW-H85K, it accepts a connection. After the connection is established, CSW-H85K converts the raw data from the serial port to TCP/IP data and sends it to the network and vice versa. -
Page 37: Examples
CSW-H85K User’s Manual Ver. 1.6 5.1.2 Examples A situation that [Event Byte] is set to 0. Figure 5-1 time chart Time States CSW-H85K listens to connection requests ① Remote host sends a connection request (SYN) segment Processes of the connection ②... - Page 38 CSW-H85K User’s Manual Ver. 1.6 A situation that [Event Byte] is set to 1 Figure 5-2 time chart Time States CSW-H85K listens connection requests ① Remote host sends connection request (SYN) segment Processes of the connection ② The connection is established...
- Page 39 Data communication on both sides ① The last segment arrives at the CSW-H85K No data communication for 5 seconds ② CSW-H85K sends disconnection request (FIN) to a remote host Processes of the disconnection ③ The connection is terminated CSW-H85K listens connection requests...
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Page 40: Tcp Client
In this mode, CSW-H85K sends request segments to a TCP server with information of [Peer Address] and [Peer Port]. Once a host is listening, the connection will be established. After then, CSW-H85K converts the raw data from the serial port to TCP/IP data and sends them to the network and vice versa. -
Page 41: Examples
A situation that [Event Byte] is set to 0 Figure 5-4 time chart Time States Power is not supplied yet. CSW-H85K sends a connection request segment right after it ① boots up. processes of TCP connection ② The connection is established. - Page 42 The data “1234567” is transmitted to the remote host. Table 5-8 states of each point As you can see, CSW-H85K has sent a request segment right after the size of the serial data has been 5 bytes. Even though they arrived before the connection, the data “123”, “45”...
- Page 43 Figure 5-6 time chart Time States CSW-H85K listens to connection requests ① The connection has been established CSW-H85K is online and processes of the disconnection ② The connection is terminated Both sides are offline ③ Sends TCP connection request segment Table 5-9 states of each point The TCP Server / Client mode can be useful option by using [Event Byte] and [Timeout].
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Page 44: At Command
CSW-H85K User’s Manual Ver. 1.6 5.3 AT Command In AT command mode, you can control CSW-H85K with AT commands like a controlling modem. Active and passive TCP connections are available while UDP is not. And you are allowed to configure some environmental parameters with extended commands. -
Page 45: Examples
③ TCP connection is established. CSW-H85K sends “CONNECT” message to the serial port. Table 5-11 states of each point Some of the response messages from the serial port of CSW-H85K are omitted on above figure. - 44 - http://www.ezTCP.com... - Page 46 Figure 5-8 time chart Time States configuring parameters with AT commands ① CSW-H85K sends TCP connection request with the ATD command. processes of TCP connection ② TCP connection is established. CSW-H85K sends “CONNECT” message to the serial port. Table 5-12 states of each point - 45 - http://www.ezTCP.com...
- Page 47 CSW-H85K sends “NO CARRIER” with disconnection. Table 5-13 states of each point CSW-H85K changes the mode to AT command, when receiving “+++”. In this state, the communication with remote host is unavailable because CSW-H85K processes only AT commands. Whenever you want to go back to on-line state, just give “ATO” command.
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Page 48: Udp
CSW-H85K User’s Manual Ver. 1.6 5.4 UDP UDP has no connection processes. In this mode, data is sent in block units. Therefore, data that comes through CSW-H85K’s serial port is collected in block units to send it elsewhere. 5.4.1 Key parameters ... -
Page 49: Examples
Time States CSW-H85K receives data from the serial port ① CSW-H85K sends 5 bytes as one block based on the [Event byte]. Serial device sends data “678”. ② The data “678” arrives. CSW-H85K sends data from the remote host to the serial device ③... - Page 50 CSW-H85K User’s Manual Ver. 1.6 Dynamic Update of Peer host This is a function that CSW-H85K automatically sets its peer host with information of the last packet received from network. The source address of the packet is set to the peer host.
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Page 51: System Management
6.1 Upgrading Firmware 6.1.1 Firmware Firmware is a type of software to operate CSW-H85K. If there are needs for adding functions or fixing bugs, the firmware can be modified and released. That is why we always recommend using the latest firmware. - Page 52 CSW-H85K User’s Manual Ver. 1.6 Checking firmware file and Sending Figure 6-2 sending firmware file ① Check if the name and path of the firmware file are correct. ② Click the [Send] button. ③ Restart request will be shown. After rebooting, the program will send the file automatically.
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Page 53: Status Monitoring
6.2 Status Monitoring 6.2.1 TELNET When the [TELNET] option is activated, you can remotely log in to CSW-H85K. If a password is set, you should input the password. After then, messages from CSW-H85K will appear like the following figure. Figure 6-3 log in to CSW-H85K via TELNET... - Page 54 This command is displays the number of bytes of the serial port. Figure 6-6 “st sio” command st uptime This command displays system uptime since CSW-H85K has booted up. Figure 6-7 “st uptime” command sc This command disconnects one of the current sessions. Input session name to [OP1] and “close”...
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Page 55: Status Window Of Ezmanager
CSW-H85K User’s Manual Ver. 1.6 6.2.2 Status Window of ezManager Status of CSW-H85K can be monitored by the [Status] button on ezManager. By using the [Refresh Every 1 Second] option in the window, the status will be automatically updated in every second. - Page 56 CSW-H85K User’s Manual Ver. 1.6 IP6 NETWORK INFORMATION All information about related items with the IPv6 Address is shown here. This item will be shown only when IPv6 is enabled. TCP STATE TCP status of each port is shown in this section.
- Page 57 CSW-H85K User’s Manual Ver. 1.6 ARP Table / ND Cache Table This part shows ARP table on CSW-H85K. When TCP connection is established or UDP data communication is performed, the information of IP and MAC address is automatically registered in the table. This information lasts for 1 minute so when 50 seconds has passed, CSW-H85K starts broadcasting the ARP packet in every second.
- Page 58 When right click on a session, a small window will be popped up. Password This text box is activated when CSW-H85K has a password. If you want to close TCP connection on [TCP/IP Connection] list, input the password first.
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Page 59: Additional Functions
Table 7-2 examples of defining allowed IPv6 range 7.1.2 Setting Password A password can be used for protecting CSW-H85K from TELNET login or changing environmental parameters by hosts which are not qualified. The maximum length is 8 bytes of alphabet or number. -
Page 60: Using Wep
CSW-H85K User’s Manual Ver. 1.6 7.1.3 Using WEP AP settings Set parameters such as authentication mode(open / shared) and key length(64 / 128) on your AP. If you do not know how to set AP’s parameters, refer to the manual or ask the manufacturer. -
Page 61: Using Wpa-Enterprise
Set the WPA-Enterprise for authentication and radius server to communicate. If you do not know how to set AP’s parameters, refer to the manual or ask the manufacturer. CSW-H85K supports EAP-TLS / TTLS and PEAP. Configuration of the product Select one of authentication protocols on 802.1X item in the Security Settings. -
Page 62: Advanced Settings
CSW-H85K User’s Manual Ver. 1.6 7.1.6 Advanced Settings You can configure advanced settings for WLAN with this button. We recommend using the default values if you do not have any problem with it. Figure 7-4 Advanced Settings PHY Mode You have three options for PHY mode and those are [802.11], [802.11b] and... -
Page 63: Option Tab Functions
CSW-H85K can be a TCP server even though its IPv4 address is automatically assigned. Using [Notify IP Change] function, CSW-H85K sends its IP address to the specific server. It is offered in 3 types of services, DDNS, TCP and UDP. -
Page 64: Sending Mac Address
CSW-H85K User’s Manual Ver. 1.6 7.2.2 Sending MAC Address [Sending MAC Address] is a function that the CSW-H85K sends its MAC address to the remote host right after a connection. By using this function, a server can identify multiple devices with the information. -
Page 65: Serial Port Tab Functions
Refer to the [TELNET COM Port Control Option] document on our website for details. Disable TCP Transmission Delay - ② 7.3.2 If you use this option, CSW-H85K sends the data from the serial port to WLAN as quickly as possible. - 64 - http://www.ezTCP.com... -
Page 66: Data Frame Interval - ③
Data Frame Interval - ③ 7.3.3 Before sending data from the serial port to WLAN, CSW-H85K gathers data in the buffer. If there is no data during the time configured in the [Data Frame Interval], it will send data to the network. In case the value is set to 0, data will be sent immediately. The unit is 10ms and this is operated more accurately by checking [Disable TCP Transmission Delay] option. -
Page 67: Additional Functions
Establishing a wireless network, locate the function switch to the right side (RUN). Figure 7-8 setting of Wireless RSSI function Using this function, CSW-H85K indicates the RSSI by using 4 LED indicators which are listed on the table below. Division LINK RSSI <... -
Page 68: Factory Reset
CSW-H85K User’s Manual Ver. 1.6 7.4.2 Factory Reset It is a function physically initializes all the setting. You can save a setting to user-defined ENV region and use it as default values by the factory reset. However, if you do not use the region, Factory Reset uses a factory default by manufacturer as its default values. -
Page 69: Checklist In Trouble
Checking options of restriction In case that access restriction is activated, the communication with ezManager would be impossible. When you are in this situation, make CSW-H85K operate in the Serial Configuration mode to revoke the restriction. - 68 -... -
Page 70: Connection Problem Over Tcp/Ip
Check if the wireless link is fine. Checking parameters related with TCP/IP When CSW-H85K has a private IP address, an IP address of a PC and CSW-H85K needs to be on the same network. Check if the IP address and local port number are correct. -
Page 71: Data Communication Problem On The Serial Port
CSW-H85K User’s Manual Ver. 1.6 Checking the TCP status Basically, TCP is a protocol connected one to one. Because of this, if a device is TCP on-line state, other requests are denied. If you are in this situation, check the network status by connecting on TELNET or using ezManager. -
Page 72: Technical Support, Warranty, And Precaution
9.1 Technical Support If you have any question regarding operation of the product, visit Customer Support FAQ corner and the message board on Sollae Systems’ web site or send us an email at the following address: Website Address for Customer Support: http://www.eztcp.com/en/support/... -
Page 73: Precaution
Do not use the product for a purpose that requires exceptional quality and reliability relating to user’s injuries or accidents – aerospace, aviation, health care, nuclear power, transportation, and safety purposes. Sollae Systems is not responsible for any accident or damage occurring while using the product. - 72 -... -
Page 74: Revision History
Author 2012.06.04 ○ Initial release Roy LEE 2012.08.21 ○ Change the Product’s Name (CSW-H85 > CSW-H85K) Roy LEE ○ Add IPv6 related contents ○ Add descriptions of Soft AP function ○ Add descriptions of WPA-Enterprise ○ Modify descriptions about WEP, WPA-PSK ○...
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